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Blueprint for a Better World - heading to CANBERRA! 

Blueprint for a Better World is a travelling multimedia exhibition that gives a practical face to the eight Millennium Development Goals. Featuring videos, photographs, visual installations as well as contributions (such as HIV/AIDS posters, baskets, school books and readers) from Caritas partner communities each of the eight MDGs are presented as a blueprint for positive social change.

Where: Old Parliament House
When: 10 July – 18 August 2010
Cost: Free entry to exhibition
Entry to the Museum of Australian Democracy is $1 per child, $2 per adult, and $5 per family.

Special exhibition for schools
Where: St Francis Xavier College, Barnard Cct, Florey
When: 23 August – 1 September 2010

Caritas Australia is offering free guided school group tours with a Caritas educator. If your school group would like to explore the Blueprint for a Better World exhibition, please contact Jennifer Madgwick on (02) 6278 9040.

The Be More Day for Water

The Be More Day for Water is a free community event that aims to raise awareness about the use and issue of water in Geraldton and how that fits into the global context of access to clean water and sanitation.

Events on the day include: Water Relay Races, Caritas Educational and Tippy Tap displays, Live Entertainment, Photo Exhibition, a Pledge Wall and Sausage Sizzle

When: 12 noon – 3pm, 1 August
Where: Sanford Street Oval, Nagle Catholic College, Geraldton

RSVP: Aoife, Damian, Jess, Kobie, Tricia at bemoregeraldton@gmail.com

Be More Walk for Water and Family Fun Day

Get involved in a day of family fun and community action at Lake Monger! The lakeside Walk for Water will give locals a chance to understand the vulnerabilities of millions living without access to clean water and learn more about local water conservation initiatives. The day of activities and advocacy is in support of Caritas Australia's Be More Challenge and development programs.

Rethink the way you use water and enjoy free events like live music, face-painting, a sausage sizzle, Walk for Water and many more fun family activities!

When: 11am – 1pm, Sunday, 1 August 2010
Where: Lake Monger, Lake Monger Drive, Leederville, WA

NOTES: Please come prepared for the weather, bring buckets and remember to bring plenty of tap water to keep you hydrated.

Green Shoots Photgraphic Exhibition

With images from Caritas' programs in Cambodia and Bangladesh,  hear first hand accounts of the impact your support has on the lives of so many.

When: 6.30-8pm, Friday, 6 August
Where: St Teresa's Parish Centre, Toowoomba

When: 7-8.30 pm, Saturday, 7 August
Where: St Patrick's Cathedral Parish Centre, Toowoomba

RSVP: Veronica White on (07) 4638 7977 or caritas@twb.catholic.org.au

Cartitas Australia Be More Weekend 2010

The Be More Weekend is an opportunity for you, your family, school, parish and community to come together in solidarity:

To be just … conscious that our actions impact on all members of the global community;

To be green ... knowing that we are stewards of creation;

To be more … by making simple changes to everyday lives.

Last year over 7000 Australians participated in the Be More Weekend for three days of community action and fun. This year the theme of “Be Just, Be Green, Be More” has a special focus on water conservation and sanitation.

When: 6 - 8 August 2010
Where: Across Australia

Register now for the Be More Weekend!